Brai is the founder of SW4 Insights, a public policy advisory firm based in Washington D.C. He has over a decade of experience as a journalist and consultant covering finance and economic policy, with ...

Real estate industry insiders say it’s time for agents to face a new reality of discussing fees with buyers and sellers. By Debra Kamin When the National Association of Realtors signed a landmark $418 ...

In some states, the door has been open for many years to real estate agents who want to access their local MLS without being a Realtor. But controversy has been rising of late after actions by ...

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So long, 6% commission. For decades, real estate commissions have been somewhat standardized, with most home sellers paying 5% to 6% commission to cover both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent.

Re/Max and Anywhere Real Estate, a brokerage franchiser, will no longer require agents to belong to the National Association of Realtors, as part of agreements to settle two class-action lawsuits. By ...

A struggling housing market characterized by elevated prices and high borrowing costs for home loans has depressed demand for homes. This dynamic has contributed to a fall in the number of real estate ...